ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONISM

Abstract Expressionism is an art movement that started in America the 1940's.Within the art movement, there were different kinds of artists. The students  will learn about Jackson Pollock and Helen Frankenthaler. Both artists are action painters but their styles are very different. The students will create two small pieces that are based on an emotion. A successful piece will be unified in color and expression and have a clever title. The students should be able to discuss their work and explain their idea.

Fun Pollock website

Video about Pollock

PICASSO HEAD

Pablo Picasso created a huge body work. Much of it used the subject of people and faces. We will try his technique by creating out own "Picasso style" face.
Learning Objectives:

• Draw a face with features showing the front view and side view
• Use a thin and thick line to add interest
• Use contrasting colors to highlight different areas of the face
• Incorporate pattern in the design

WIRE SCULPTURE

Alexander Calder created wonderful wire sculptures of circus animals and characters. We will look at his work and create our own wire person showing "A Moment in Time". The person will be constructed at school. There will be some materials available at school and then the project will be finished at home. We will display the wire sculptures at the Art and Imagination Fair.

Learning Objectives:

• Create a person in proportion out of wire
• Create a sclupture that shows a moment in time using found objects for props
• Make a label for your work

FIGURE DRAWING

The figure drawing unit is typically 2-3 class periods. Students will look at body proportion and then try several techniques for drawing a figure. Students can take turns modeling for the class. A final project may or may not be finished. This is typically thought of as a skill building unit. Class participation is important.
Learning Objectives:

• Creating a person that is six heads high
• Gestural Drawing
• Blind Contour

BLOCK PRINT

Block prints allow you to make a lot of art from one drawing! Students will create a design that wil be carved into softkut and printed onto paper. It's like making a stamp.
Learning Ojbectives:

• Create a drawing that incorporates areas of black and wite
• Change texture to show different parts of your design
• Include a background

2 PT PERSPECTIVE

Pespective is a way for artists to create depth in a work of art. Students will use rulers and t-squares to create a city corner. We will work on this for about six classtimes. The students will learn how to create buildings, windows, rooftops and roads together and then design their own city. There is a checklist of minimal requirements and lots of choices of additional details.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand how to create a building using 2 pt perspective.
• Understand how to use tools properly.

World Expositions in Architecture

HORSE DRAWING

Franz Marc loved to use animals for inspiration. He didn't draw them as a photograph might show them-- he drew them using bright colors and interesting compositions. Students will draw horses expressively as they think about the energy of animals in the wild.

Examples of the work of Franz Marc

Learning Objectives

• Use expressive color
• Layer craypas for texture and interest
• Create an interesting composition with visual movement.

ANIMATION

Students will use their ipad to create a stop time animation movie. The movie should have some sort of change happening as part of the story line. Students will use the clips app to add music, title and credits.

CLAY PROJECT
The sixth grade students created toad houses using slab construction techniques.

Learning Objectives:

• Create a 3-D sculpture using slabs.
• Use materials properly
• Include details and texture.

OPTICAL ART

Check out this great website.